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Illustration for news: From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

Every year, HSE University welcomes more than a thousand students from all over the world. In 2024, Junseo Lee, a student from South Korea, came to HSE University-St Petersburg as a master’s student of the programme ‘Comparative Politics of Eurasia’. In the article, Junseo shares the story of why he chose St Petersburg and HSE University in particular and his personal experience of living and studying in Russia as a foreign student.

Illustration for news: ‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the first meeting of the project 'Mexican Traditions—Why Are Mexicans Always Happy?' Students and professors learnt about national festivals, customs, and traditions in Latin America, as well as opportunities for academic mobility.

Illustration for news: ‘A Sociologist Is a Curious, Searching and Courageous Person’

‘A Sociologist Is a Curious, Searching and Courageous Person’

One of the oldest programmes at HSE University-St Petersburg is the English-taught Bachelor's programme 'Sociology and Social Informatics'. It has existed for more than ten years, and over this time, the programme has helped many students gain interdisciplinary skills and find their own unique career paths. In this article, Academic Supervisor Anna Nemirovskaya explains how the programme has adapted to modern realities, what sociology truly is, and how one can implement a sociological education.

Illustration for news: An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

Each year, hundreds of students from all over the world decide to pursue knowledge at HSE University- St Petersburg. This journey is filled with excitement, hopes, and discoveries: from choosing a programme, submitting documents, attending interviews, and passing entrance exams to receiving that coveted acceptance letter and finally arriving in Russia.

And once they take those first steps in a new country, an entire world of opportunities opens up, far beyond classrooms and lecture halls. Extracurricular life becomes an integral part of students’ experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the culture of the host country, make new friends, and uncover their talents. This article takes a closer look at all of these extracurricular activities.

Illustration for news: 'HSE Diploma is Always an Advantage': Yaroslav Samatov on His Career in Data Analytics and Work in 'T-Bank'

'HSE Diploma is Always an Advantage': Yaroslav Samatov on His Career in Data Analytics and Work in 'T-Bank'

Yaroslav Samatov is a 2023 graduate of the master's programme 'Data Analytics for Politics and Society'. He found his first internship thanks to HSE University, and then, his career took off. At the moment, Yaroslav is a product analyst at 'T-Bank'. Find out how studies at HSE University help graduates, what an analyst does at big tech companies and what is important to know to prepare for an interview in the article.

Illustration for news: Between Natural Risks and Tourism Development: How the Life of Local Communities in the Indian Himalayas Is Changing

Between Natural Risks and Tourism Development: How the Life of Local Communities in the Indian Himalayas Is Changing

In 2024, scientists from HSE University-St Petersburg went on two expeditions to the Indian Himalayas. The second trip finished at the beginning of October, and now, the researchers are summing up its results. Read on to find out what new things they learned about the state of Himachal Pradesh, why floods and earthquakes have increased dramatically, and how local citizens adapt to the growth of tourism in the region.

Illustration for news: 'Take Vacancies Seriously': Maksim Babikov on His Master's Studies, Internship at 'Gazprombank' and Work at Alfa-Bank

'Take Vacancies Seriously': Maksim Babikov on His Master's Studies, Internship at 'Gazprombank' and Work at Alfa-Bank

Maksim Babikov graduated from the programme 'International Business and Management' in 2024. When he was a student, Maksim started actively building his career: he undertook internships in product management and HR spheres and then took an interest in analytics. For a year, the graduate has been working as a risk analyst at 'Alfa-Bank' and continued his education in the Master's programme 'Data Analytics for Business and Economics'. Read about the importance of education and first career steps in the article.

Illustration for news: 'Knowing How to Analyse Data Is Not Enough—We Have to Understand Why We Need It'

'Knowing How to Analyse Data Is Not Enough—We Have to Understand Why We Need It'

One of the main goals of HSE University-St Petersburg is to create an international environment on the campus. As a part of this work, the university creates more and more programmes that provide an opportunity to study fully in English. Among them is the master's programme 'Data Analytics for Politics and Society'. Over the several years of its existence, the programme has already shown great results, and many of its graduates have become successful both in business and academia. We talked to Aleksei Sorbale, Academic Supervisor of the programme, about changing the teaching language of the programme, students' projects, and competitive selection for the programme.

Illustration for news: ‘Embrace the Challenges ahead with Enthusiasm’

‘Embrace the Challenges ahead with Enthusiasm’

Md Naoshad Jaman Chowdhury, 31, from Dhaka, Bangladesh, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and an MBA (International Business) from Dhaka University and graduated from the Master’s Programme in Management and Analytics for Business of HSE University in St Petersburg. Now he works as an HR Analyst at Brain Station 23 PLC, a prominent software company in Bangladesh. Naoshad Jaman talked to the HSE News Service about his career path, the skills he acquired during his studies at HSE University, the challenges he faced while learning Russian, and his plans to become an academic—complete with a big cup of coffee and professor jokes.

Illustration for news: 'Scientist's Code': Svetlana Krivokhizh on Chinese Narratives, Post-Colonial Optics and Playing Badminton

'Scientist's Code': Svetlana Krivokhizh on Chinese Narratives, Post-Colonial Optics and Playing Badminton

Traditionally, it is believed that experts in Asian and African Studies work with classical sources—for instance, ancient texts. Our today's hero, Svetlana Krivokhizh, Head of the Department of International Relations and Political Processes in Asia and Africa, chooses another way. Together with her colleagues and students, she studies media. We talked to the candidate of historical sciences about what it was like when your ideas went all the way from criticism to recognition, how post-colonial optics showed itself in daily life and what kind of sport was the best to distract from busy weekdays.